Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health - F/T Days
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Assistant Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health, Days in United States. Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Assumes administrative and clinical responsibility in the absence of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and other administrative personnel.
- Acts as liaison with Access staff on appropriateness of admissions and EMTALA compliance.
Requirements
- Understands and adheres to organizations' and department's HR and administrative policies and procedures.
- Ensures that staff have sufficient resources necessary to accomplish their objectives and fulfill their responsibilities.
- Reviews schedule on shift basis and makes staff adjustments in relation to census and acuity levels.
- Mentors, coaches and motivates staff regarding performance and appropriate behaviors and conduct, in a timely and positive manner.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $124,571
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Assistant Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health, Days.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Hackensack Meridian Health is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in New Jersey.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Leadership, Communication, Patient Care, Safety Management, Conflict Resolution, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for managing and leading nursing staff to ensure quality patient care. They also assume administrative and clinical responsibilities in the absence of higher management and promote a safe and respectful environment for patients and staff.
Benefits package: Competitive Benefits, Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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